Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
O*NET Code: 19-4043.00
Description
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
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💼 Also Known As
Acid TesterChalk TesterConstruction Material TechnicianConstruction Materials Field Technician (Construction Materials Field Tech)Construction Materials Technician (Construction Materials Tech)Construction Materials Testing Technician (Construction Materials Testing Tech)Core InspectorCrude TesterDirectional Drill LocatorDirectional Drill OperatorDrilling Fluids SpecialistEchometer EngineerElectric Well Logging OperatorElectrical LoggerElectrical Logging OperatorElectrical Prospecting ObserverElectrical Prospecting OperatorElectrolog OperatorElectron Microprobe OperatorEnvironmental Field Services Technician
⚡ Skills (11)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Writing3/100
Monitoring3/100
Time Management3/100
Active Listening3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Speaking3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 1 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (36)
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Clark Labs IDRISI Andes
Map creation software
0Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Dynamic Graphics EarthVision
Computer aided design CAD software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
Map creation software
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0Golden Software Surfer
Map creation software
0Halliburton ProMAX
Analytical or scientific software
0IHS Petra
Analytical or scientific software
0Inventory management systems
Inventory management software
0Juniper Systems LandMark Mobile
Mobile location based services software
0Landmark Graphics GeoGraphix
Analytical or scientific software
0Landmark SeisWorks
Analytical or scientific software
0Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
Map creation software
0Martin D Adamiker's TruFlite
Map creation software
0Midland Valley 2DMove
Computer aided design CAD software
0Parallel Geoscience SPW
Analytical or scientific software
0Petroleum Software Technologies
Analytical or scientific software
0SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
Data base reporting software
0Schlumberger GeoFrame
Analytical or scientific software
0Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
Analytical or scientific software
0Surface III
Map creation software
0Techsia Techlog
Analytical or scientific software
0petroWEB Global Seismic Library
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Geodetic Surveyors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Electrical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Petroleum Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians → Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (52% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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